The Mega Greninja ex SIR leak from the CRI set (English Ninja Spinner equivalent, expected May 2026) has Pokémon TCG players losing their minds. Leaked January 11, 2026, this Water Mega ex packs a 180 spread Ability, 350 HP, and a coin-flip 200 damage attack—echoing Greninja BREAK’s glory but supercharged for the post-April 10 rotation meta.
JP Ninja Spinner drops March 13—could redefine control decks. Here’s why Mega Greninja ex might dominate 2026.
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Table of Contents
- Card Overview
- Reason 1: Mortal Shuriken Ability
- Reason 2: 350 HP Tank
- Reason 3: Ninja Spinner Attack
- Reason 4: Post-Rotation Timing
- Reason 5: CRI Synergies
- Damage Output Table
- Comparisons & Decks
- FAQs
Card Overview
Stage 2 Mega ex (evolves from Greninja ex): Water type, Lightning weakness ×2, Fighting resistance -20, 2 retreat. Artist: Susumu Moeya (@no33no)—stunning ninja art rivals top SIRs.
Reason 1: Mortal Shuriken Ability
Once per turn (Active): Discard 1 Basic {W} Energy → Place 6 damage counters (180 damage) on any opponent’s Pokémon. Non-attacking bench sniping/spread crushes Prize-heavy benches (Gardevoir, Dragapult). Forces discards—easy with Water engines. Meta-breaker: Denies KOs without attacking.
Reason 2: 350 HP Tank
Highest Mega HP—survives 2-3 hits from top threats (e.g., 250-300 damage attackers). 3 Prize KO risk buys turns for spread. Post-rotation, tanks meta staples like Terapagos ex.
Reason 3: Ninja Spinner Attack
120+: Discard top deck card. +80 if Basic Energy (200 total). 3-Energy efficiency OHKOs most non-Megas. 50%+ upside via thinning (Pidgeot ex). Versatile: Spread setup or Active KO.
Reason 4: Post-Rotation Timing
Enters April 10 clean slate (G-mark out). Water weak to Lightning? Rotation prunes threats. Ninja Spinner JP March 13 confirms viability—English CRI (May?) dominates summer tournaments.
Reason 5: CRI Synergies
Leaks pair with Roxie’s Performance (opponent no retreat?), AZ’s Tranquility SIR (switch/heal 80). Ninja theme + Water accelerators (Manaphy, Rare Candy). Control archetype reborn.
Damage Output Table
| Action | Damage | Energy Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mortal Shuriken (Ability) | 180 | Discard 1 {W} |
| Ninja Spinner (No Bonus) | 120 | 3 |
| Ninja Spinner (+80) | 200 | 3 |
| Full Turn Combo | 380 | Variable |
Comparisons & Decks
Vs. Past Greninja:
| Card | HP | Spread? | Max Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Greninja ex | 350 | 180 Ability | 380 |
| Greninja ex (TM) | 310 | No | 170 |
| Greninja BREAK (XY) | 220 | Multi-hit | Variable |
Sample Deck: 4-3-4 line, Rare Candy/Path, Pidgeot ex, Roxie/AZ, Manaphy. Play: Bench spread → Active pressure.
Conclusion
Mega Greninja ex could shatter 2026 metas with spread dominance, tankiness, and timing—grab JP Ninja Spinner sealed now!
FAQs
Leak real?
90%+ credible—JP attack match, artist verified.
Release date?
JP Ninja Spinner: Mar 13; English CRI: May 2026.
Meta tier?
S-potential: Control king post-rotation.
Investment?
SIR chase: $200-500 raw projected.
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